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National Republican., 1887-03-16
THE STORY OF PERSIA. BY s. g. w
BENJAMlN, lately United States minister tc
Persia, New York: g. p. Putuam's Sons
Sale, Brentauo Sl5O

The romance Of history, yet hlstory's
reality. 1t is profusely, richly, aud curl
ously illustrated. One Of a series, under
the general title of "The Story of the Ma
tions," this volume, like each of it's prede-
cessors, furnishes an admirable mode OF
instruction, and by the young world, es-
pecially, will be read voluntarily, and with
avidity. Many passages create the im-
preston that the "Arabian Knights Enter-
tainments" again encircle, absorb, and en-
chant us.
National Republican., 1887-03-16

BoYKIN-PAXT0N.-A the residence of
Mr.. \. Pike. No. l42 A street northeast, by
Rev. L. ID. Bailey Miss EVA NJ. PAXTON, OF
luray Va, TO Mr.. JAMES q. BOYRtN, OF De-
catur, Ga. No cards.
National Republican., 1887-03-16

WnBhfnRtOn St0cH E1ohanRSs
The following List Of the most active stocks dealt
by Messrs. Bell Co., bankers, No. 1887 Pennsyl.
MI
National Republican., 1887-03-16

The story, founded on history, relates to
Revolutionary period, is in the south, and
Lord Cornwallis aud the villainous Col.
Tarleton are among the characters. 1t
shows, doubtless with perfect truth, what
was. the spirit then, especially, pervading,
like fire the famous county of Mecklen-
burg, N. c., where the Declaration of Tnde-
pendence originated year before the Phila-
delpbia Congress proclaimed it. The ro-
nance, both of love aud war, has broad
sway. Altogether, novel Of thrilling in
terest, great power, and decided instruc-
ton.
National Republican., 1887-03-16
MARRIED.

A coLD--d discomfort. Red Star Cough Cure
happiness. No opiates, no poisons
National Republican., 1887-03-16
THE sIDEREAL MESSENGER. March.

THE sIDEREAL MESSENGER March. 81
year ten numbers). Minnesota: North
field. Carleton College Observatory, Pub
Usher.
Contributions by writers who are most
wise in things beyond the world, wherein
all thoughtful people are interested things
ever Turing, though never satisfying.
National Republican., 1887-03-16
SsraIn ana PROVISIONS.

Following Is the range Of prices in the Chicago
Market furnished by b, X. Plain q Co., St, Cloud
Building, corner Of Ninth and streets.
National Republican., 1887-03-16
SOCIOLOGY. By JOHN BAscoM, author of
political Economy" &c. G. p. Putnam's
Sons, Sale, BrentaIo Sl51.

Well described, we'll argued, pure reason,
perhaps, and all men, in reading, will be in
terested, yet two or three In hundred,
only, be convinced. Especially true is this
Of the subject "Religion."
National Republican., 1887-03-16

This good guide book to tho purchaser of
good books will do good wherever known.
1t Is itself interesting, with numerous fine
illustrations, letter from London, literary,
and various subjects of desirable reading,
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-03


The drinking habit in men is mostly n
matter Of appetite, but appetite has very
little TO do with the lunching Of women.
She becomes n regular frequcnter Of the
ladies' lunch room because she loves u
crowd. She delights in variety, and be
cause of her innate vanity. If every
woman had a separate room TO lunch in
there would be no lunchers. There is in
consequence spirit of ivalry in these
lunch rooms which makes them as fas-
cinating as a horse race. Every woman
means to be ahead of her neighbor, either
in the quantity or quality of the lunch
she orders. There is no hanging back,
and the woman will start race with the
same lunch and they come in neck and
neck with the same steaming fourth cup
of tea
Sometimes it is like watching game of
poker. Four women, strangers to each
other, Will sit at the same table. They
are all regular luncherS. Each is reluct-
ant to give her order first, because each
is DESTROYS of lettering her neighbours
repast. At length one of them, with the
air of a man who holds two jacks and a
pair of aces, orders plate of turkey and a
cup Of coffee. Her neighbor Immediately
orders plate of turkey, cup Of coffee
and plate Of ice cream, The next one
sees that plate of turkey, the cup of coffee
and the ice cream, and goes one better
and orders a chicken salad. The fourth,
seeing how matters stand, decides ON her
play. She has not so much money as the
others. She can't go the turkey, the
chicken, the ice cream and the coffee.
So she quietly scans the board and makes
a magnificent bluff with an oyster pattie.
''rll take that first, she remarks to the
waitress. Then she dallies with the bill
of fare and sits out the other three, win
ming the game with 25 cents.-New York
Mail and Express.
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-03
Thrilling Scene in n Street Car.

A handsome woman of so or there
atouts, accompanied by an attenuated
youth, entered a Broadway car last night.
The woman carried q Scotch terrier in her
arms and yainly looked about the car for
a seat. Presently stout man with huge
cavalry whiskers arose and offered the
woman his seat, which she took without
a ssthank you," while she held the dog
I'D under her chin so that he could look
out of the window. In few minutes a
passenger next her vacated his seat, and
before the fat man could get TO it sh had
pulled her escort down into it. The fat
man glared but said nothing. After the
car had gone several blocks further an
other passenger arose TO get out. The
woman's attenuated escort touched the
stout man and pointed to the seat.
'sNo, thank you," said the stout man
as he ambled toward the door, Il get out
here. Give it to your dog. New York
Sun.
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-03
EoLy and Mind.

IL we carefully examine our mental
states, we shall find that they rise or fall.
become large and noble, or betting and
cramped, as the body remains healthy
and vigorous, or enfeebled and abnormal.
Halls Journal of Health.
Wichita eagle., 1887-02-03

Rum From Santa Cruz and Wine From
the Island of Observation-Disclosures OF
Meals.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-12-24

morning for their manufacture. All thu
young people of the neighbOrhOod were in
vited III to assist and by noon, after muct
| laughter and fun, six candleswere com
pleted.
During the following week much practic,
| ing of solos, duets and choruses took place
as we'll as the rehearsng of a twocharacter
| play and several tabeaux but all prepara-
tons for the Christmas tree were made behind
closed doors, through the keyholes OF
which, though, we children managed to OBJ
tain few exhilaraiing peeps.
Two days before Christmas, however a
man came riding wildly into the village,
bearing the startling statement that the city
of c. had fallen and that the enemy were
advancing upon us. CONSERVATION seized
every heart, and valuables were packed and
buried, horses and mules hidden in the
woods and every preparation made for the
arrival Of the enemy.
Toward night the most conflicting rumors
rent the village with excitement, and many
families hurried away in private convey
ances, leaving their homes to meet such fate
as might await them.
Wont you please 60 away, Captain
Moore?' heard Aunt Lorraine ask in a low,
excited voice of the young soldier. "Firetly
is at your command, and Pappy Ned will
guide you to place of safety"
But don't want to go away, Miss LOr-
aine," he answered with mutinous laugh
ing glance. Il never felt less like leaving a
place in my life
But do co. she pleaded earnestly, 'even
If Won do uiSb II 90 for ba caka of
those who take an interest in your welfare,
and, most of all, for the sake
For the sake of whom, Miss Loraine?'
For the sake of the girl you love" she
added, desperately.
Its the girl l love who keeps me- he
answered. softly, flashing down upon her q
brilliant glance she did not lift her eyes to see.
"Ah! then in that case" with ashy lips,
II will bring her to plead with you in per-
son. and before he could make remon-
STRANGE she had fitted quickly away.
But the vigils of the night were broken by
no appearance of the enemy and in the
morning positive assurance reached us
that as yet no move had been made
upon the neighboring city, so our Christ
mas preparations were carried forward with
vigor.
From the kitchen, to which we children
were freely admitted, savory odors arose all
day long, for jeff Davis pies were in course
of construction, Confederate fruit-cake was
being compounded of minced dried apples,
figs and peaches sorghum, flour and eggs.
Beat biscuit were being made, conserves be-
ing prepared of fruit and sorghum, and
pO0bor {raanrfsA marched and h17l1pI
Usly Ann and Zemby ran hither and von in
obedience to Mammys command, while she
engaged herself in the preparation of very
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-12-24
THE NIAGARA FALLS ROUTE.
A Road Which Gives the Tourist the Most
Magnificent View

The Michigan Central is the only real
'Niagara Falls Route" in the cOuntry-none
genuine without M. c." blown in the bot
tie. 1t is the only railroad that gives a salts
factory view Of the Falls. Every day train
stops from five to ten minutes at Falls View,
which is what the name indicates-a splen-
did point from which to view the cataract.
1t is right on the brink of the grand
canyon, at the Canadian end of the Horse
shoe, and every part Of the Falls is
or too lazy to get out Of his car, he
can see the liquid wonder of the world
from the window or the platform. This is
the Michigan Centrals strongest hold Oh
popular favor, its greatest advantage, its
chief attraction. So long as the waters of
that mighty river thunder down to the aw-
full depths below, 50 long as the rush and
roar, the surge and fOam and prsmatic spray
OF natures cataractic masterpiece remain to
delight and awe the human soul, thousands
and tens Of thousands of beautv-lOvers and
grandeur-worshipers will journey over the
only railroad from which it can be seen.
There IS but one Niagara Falls on earth and
but one direct great railway to it.
After leaving Falls View, the train sweeps
along the edge of the mighty chasm, some
two or three miles, to SUSPENSION Bridge,
giving constant and ever-Changing views Of
the cataract and the Surglng, boiling river,
as it madly rushes and RACES between the
perpendicular walls Of stone three hundred
feet high, that form the great canyon Of Nj
agara. The stream is crossed on the new
Cantilever Bridge, which, stretching over
the roaring food, from precpice to preci-
plce, seemingl Y resting on air alone, is a
marvel OF engineering skill and daring. 1t
IS a dizzy height above the seething waters,
and seems a pathway only for winged crea-
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-12-24
HIS DUTIES.
Some of the Responsibilities Assumed by
Western Ministers.

The Western minister sometimes assumes
responsibilities as citizen that would cause
the pastor of fashionable city church to
look aghast. For instance, a man on visit
ing Dakota town on the Missouri river
year or two ago found there an old friend,
who was stationed in the ''cty'' as Metho-
dist minister. =,
do YOU find the labor hard?" he asked OF
the reverend gentleman.
Yes, in some respects, quite sO.'
"You look little overworked.'
81 am"
II suppose, in new country, where the
people and the churches are scattered, you
must find your duties constant and heavy
"Ye-e-e-s, in some respects
WELL in my opinion, a man in your po-
sition should not overWOrk."
well, the church work has its RESPONSE
bilities, but at this time does not involve al
the cares that | have on me. The tact 49, the
boys are very friendly, and for some reason,
best known to themselves, they insisted thas
| should act as chairman of the vigilance
committee.
The business of the committee IS just now
quite unusual and keeps us humping arouno
pretty lively. You must excuse me rev
minutes, as have an appointment 10 Iooh
after one of my flock who has rather sohe
astray in the matter of horses. '-h1eaa"ye'
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-12-24

belied. "Do you refuse to be my bride?'
How can I refuse what has never been
asked me?" with forced playfulness
"Ah' ~ drawing deep breath, that OBJ
stacle shall no longer stand in the way, Lor-
aine," all disguise gone now, as he gazed
down passionately into the sweet, white
face; twill you be my bride, darling-my
tenderly loved, precious little wife? l have
loved you from the very first moment |
stepped into this hospitable home and found
you its gentle, ministering angel, and only
the strongest effort of will has kept me from
self-betrayal, for deemed you betrothed to
another. But tonight, kind Nanny here, be-
ing closely pressed, has assured me that may
at least urge my suit without fear of rival.
Look up, dear one, and tell me if l may hope
Aunt Lorraine looked up, but she uttered
no word. 1t was not necessary. Her eyes
were radiant with loving light, as she lifted
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-12-24
Sure and Safe Travelling.

The Ohio & Mississippi Railway is un~
questionably the leading road from Cln-
cinnati to ST. Louis and the Hes1.
Where other routes, made up OF two or
more different lines claim to be IN the
field for St. Louis business, the tact re-
mains that the Ohio Il Mississippi IS tne
only line owning its own track; and run,
ming all it's trains through solid between zen
Cincinnati and ST. Louis. -Four daily
trains each way, equipped with baggage
and smoking cars, day coaches anu paa
lor and sleeping cars, make 1t the gIea'
popular thoroughfare between the TWO
cities. The excellence Of its track ana
motive power enable it to make the run run
of $40 miles in ten hours, including stops
an average speed which is i not G,a sur
passed by any road in the United a. o'a and
it is in all respects a trst-class road' any i
in its entire history it has never reacheu
a higher state of efficiency than under It's
present management.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-12-24

and festoons of Christmas green's pictur-
esquely hung had transformed the rooms
into perfect bower. An old mosquito
bar was tackled across the opening made
by the folding doors to give illusion to
the tableaux to be presented. And the old
fashioned fireplace in the front parlor was
piled high with resinous pine-knots whose fam
tastic glow was to furnish light as we'll as heat
Captain Moore busted himself writing pro-
grammes (Which were to be presented as
souvenirs of the occasion) on wallpaper with
pokeberry juice and goose quill
The Christmas tree had already been set
up in the front parlor, and was to be ready
for inspection at four o'clock. At six it was
to be cleared-away, and the space then filled
in with chairs for the audience. Aunt Lo-
raine, pale but lovely, fitted here and there,
giving gentle word of praise to the other
workers, or lending an artistic hand to the
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-12-24
COMING TO PFC Is.
How Practical Joker Played Trick on a
Train Guard.

There are very few practical jokes which
niure no one, and therefore when we come
across those of harmless variety wetake our
fill of amusement over them, since there are
so many at which no one ought to laugh
A certain practical joker once beguiled the
time on railroad Journey, in England, by
stutting his glove with his handkerchief until
it reached the proportions of a plump hand.
He then arranged it in front of his coat SO
that it should appear to be one of his own
members and placed his ticket between its
fingers. The train stopped, and the usual
cry, "All tickets readyH was heard.
Tickets, please" said guard opening the
door Ofthe carriage.
Take mine,' said the joker, and as the
man did 50, he took the hand with it.
'"rhe guard was robust person." said the
gentleman, in telling his story, but he stag
gered back in faint, and called feebly for
smelling salts. '-E1cIdnge.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-12-24
A PHYSICIANS Joke.

A physician told good joke on himself to
my house." he said, Il make it a point to
ask blessing before each meal. There is a
sharp, bright-eyed little fellow-a member
of our family-who has just reached the age
Of seven. He takes particular note of every
thing that happens, and often makes quaint
remarks. Wen, on the occasion to which
refer we sat down to supper, and, as usual,
said grace. My mind being very much en-
crossed with other thoughts l forgot that I
had observed my religious custom, and re-
peated the invocation. Quick as the amen
had rolled from my lips the second time this
bright hopeful Of mine looked up and said:
'Ding-a-ling a-ling;, chestnuts, papa 1t is
unnecessary to add that fully understood
him '-LouisvUe Courier Jourmn2
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-12-24
UNSELFISIf.
How This every Rare Trait Was Shown
by an Irishman.

True unseltishness is rare virtue. but it
is by no means an extinct one, as the follow
ing incident will testify. A burly lrishman
was one day at work on roof, removing the
ice from gutter.
His position was dangerous one, but this
did not seem to give him so much uneasiness
as did the temerity of pedestrians who per-
sisted in passing below close to the building
The warnings of the men who were guard
ing the dangerous section of the sidewalk
we're repeatedly disregarded, and the Irish
man, at length becoming thoroughly exas-
perated at this continued display of fool
hardness, shouted from mis- lofty perch:
''lf drop on the heads of some of ye yell
wish ye'd kept out O that H'-Ecchange.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-12-24

stumbling up the stairs; he gropns his wav-
ho, hol Another one:
once maden's extravagant tussIe
To adjust her fair form to a hustle
Gave her spine such twcak
That she hOwled for week.
I'LL st. Jacobs Oil made the pain hustle.
Fire away, 0 Musem he cried LANSING
from his customary elegance in his excite
ment; "he has only one more flight TO
mount ere he will be here-tire away'-and
thus the muse fired:
'Once chap his pompostv aired,
And he fell down the stairs as he stared:
But the thud and the bump
The confusion and lump,
St. Jacobs Oil quickly repaired
He is on the landing; he approaches the
door-Oh, for a rush of lightning Thought!
Eureka"' and he dashed off the following:
$50 Lord, cried crusty old chap,
How my tendons and ligaments snapn
Til some st. Jacobs Oil
Made his,anguish recoil
Then he gigglel-'I don't care a rap
"Ah !'-he fell back on his couch ey-
hausted; there came a thud upon the door.
ENTER" cried the poet. The door opened
slowly, and the poet braced himself to re-
ceive the customary dunning for arrearage.
But it came nOt-neither did the landlord
appear. 1t was the venerable stranger.
well, young man, what success" he
querled. The poet pointed to his verses the
stranger read them carefully, and when he
left, the poet-with joy almost delirious-
gazed raptly at pair of crisp ten-dollar bills
which lay on the table before him and NUT
tered: 1T pays to sing the praises of good
thing
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-12-24

detection, chow sad the fate which debars
me from applying for license in person
For of course your grandfather, the old
rector will otficiate as our priest and the
whole matter could be done up in orthodox
style"
As a few beeswax candles (already accounted
as luxuries) were necessary for lighting the
back parlor, which was to be used as a stage
a merry-making was instituted on the next
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-12-24
.'SuIlifn.'

A colored man applied to gentleman lor
whom he worked to release him from a GER
IAN W S do you ~ want to go South for Uncle
Davy?" o, aou,r darn
Called to a church? ,,,, ros+,na
.Yissah. dunno whedder be de pttS'Tfu se .
aw de sextant. aw de vesturehah' ou'
s,1mtiu. - EJchaHqe.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-12-24

you IN unle 10 put on
de weddin' gownd."
Can you not stay
with her until that is
over, Mammy?" she
asked agitatedly; II
cannot be the bride. "
Whose bride, Miss
Lorraine % asked Cap
tain Moore, coming
quietly toward US, and
attempting a Iightness
which his pale face
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-12-24

palatable dish Of her
composition, which
she had styled DE
frederick Mystery"
II gwine glib each
OBJ dem ladies an
gemmen a small tas'
oh my elder.berry
wine,' she said with
pride, as she brought
up three bottles from
the cellar. "Sumthin'
seasoned up wild sugar
will do dey souls
good, after all dis
mizzable sweetnir'
wild sorghin."
Me a n W lille the
committee on enter
tainment were busy
at work in the par
lors. Sprays, wreaths
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-12-24
AUNT Lorraine.
A TRUE STORY OF SOUTHERN LIFE
DURING THE VAR.

How NANNY Changed the Order of Pro-
cedure and Secured a Husband Tor Her
Young Mistress--A Soldiers Wooing and
His FarewelI-A Rivals Congratulations.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-12-24

EN- chill
| u II is
z W i n e
hab de,y
G h ri s.
mus .jes'
de same,
| heard
Nanny
say with
s spirit,
''asifdey
want no
bow d a.
CT 0 u 8
Y ankees
a-tyahin
all de in
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-01-21
church, Rome, Ga, has accepted call to st

church, Rome, Gao, has accepted call to st.
Paups church Macon, Ga.
Near Buchanan, Botetourt on tue ohenan-
doah Valley R'y JAN 9th, the hose of the air
brake to passenger train starting to leak,
the engineer fireman and all the train hands
got off to fix it, freight train came along,
ran into it and the jar threw open the throttle
of the engine of the passenger train which
started off before the crew could get aboard
1t ran fifteen miles at fearful rate OF speed,
the passengers being thrown about IN their
seats, wild with terror. 1t came to stop by
exhaustion Its crew have been ordered to
Roanoke for investigation.
The telephone line running in Southwes-
tern Virginia through Wytheville and other
towns has paid twenty four per cent in dlvl-
dends for the year 1886. Its stock is quoted
at $110, the par being $50 1t is to be ex-
tended to other towns. The American Bell
Telephone Monopoly has applied to the u s.
Circuit Court at Parkersburg, W Va, fer an
injunction to restrain the Emmn r. Telephone
Co., from operating the Emmner Teleph ne IN
Charlestown, w. Va, and several other places
in Virginia and West Virginia where it has
been in use for about a ear The usual
complaint of infringement on the Bell patent
is preferred.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-01-21

The appeal now being made by the
Young Mems Christian Associa ton for
aid In securing Local Secretary deserves
more than passing thought. The benefits
Association itself they are wide-reac ching
and will be valuable reinforcement to
every business man here in improving
the characteristics OF his business help.
The good results from it nay be indirect,
but they are very certain and very practl-
cal in their nature. Bread thrown on
these waters by our people will surely
come back with the tide.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-01-21

UIRGINIA-IN VACATION = In the Circuit
Y Court of Augusta county Janury Is, 1887.
T. B West and The Petersburg Saving and In
surance Co. and all Other lien creditors of Heber
Kerr, who will come in on the usual terms,
Plaintiffs.
VS..
Eeber Kerr, James Kerr, E. NJ Gushing, James
G. Marquis, 7. II. N. Speck, Sheriff OF Augusta
county. and as such administrator of JAS A Pi-
per, decd. trustees of The Mechanics Building
Association, and The Mechanics Building Asset
alton, James Bumgardner, Jr, Trustee, J Fred
Efinger General Receiver Circuit Court of Angus
ia county, J. Evans, A. M Bruce, W. T. Rush.
Executor of Robert e. Bicke, decd. 7. G. Elder,
Trustee, W. j. Nelson, Trustee for Eliza q. Greay-
er, VIM. j. Nelson, Trustee. and Lucy N How
ard.
In Chdncery.
The object of this suit is to subject the real es
tate of the defendant Heber Kerr, to the payment
of the liens thereon and to sell same if the rents
and profits will not pay said liens within five
years
1t appearing by affidavit fled that Lucy n How
ard is a nonresident OF this State. it is ordered
that she do appear here within one month after
due publication of this notice and do what is nee
essary to protect her interest.
Teste-
J. N. RYAN,
Clerk.
Hudson q Patrick, p. a.,
~crgA